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Ministry of Home Affairs
Country-wise details of Applications for Indian Citizenship during 2014-19
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question regarding country-wise details of applications for Indian Citizenship during 2014-19, in Rajya Sabha today, informed that records of persons granted citizenship under section 5 by registration or under section 6 by naturalization of the Citizenship Act, 1955 are maintained as per the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and rules made there under.
The Minister stated that these records are not maintained religion-wise. The year-wise details of citizenship granted to nationals of neighboring countries during the period 2014-2019 are as below :
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Year
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Afghanistan
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Bangladesh
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Pakistan
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Sri Lanka
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Myanmar
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Total
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2014
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249
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24
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267
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4
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NIL
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544
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2015
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234
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16+14864|
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263
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17
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NIL
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15394
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2016
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244
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39
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670
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35
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NIL
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988
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2017
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117
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49
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476
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34
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1
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677
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2018
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30
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19
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450
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12
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NIL
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511
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2019
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40
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25
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809
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11
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NIL
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885
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TOTAL
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914
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15036
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2935
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113
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1
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189992015 – After signing of Indo-Bangladesh Land Boundry Agreement,
14864 Bangladeshi nationals were granted Indian Citizenship under
section 7 of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
PIB Headquarters
1.43 Kg Gold worth Rs 60 lakhs seized by Customs at Chennai Airport.
On Saturday morning, one Imran Babu, 37, from Sivaganga, who arrived from Kualalumpur by Air Asia Flight AK-11, was intercepted at exit. On opening his check in baggage skates ,skate boards, door latches and keys were found concealed among his personal effects. On the detailed examination 29 gold rods were recovered which were found concealed in these items. Total 551 grams of gold valued at Rs. 23 Lakhs was recovered and seized.
Earlier on Friday night four cases detected. In first two cases one Ziaul Haq,40, of Chennai, and Syed Kadar Basha,23, of Tiruchirappalli, arrived from Kuala lampur by Air Asia Flight AK 13 were intercepted at exit. On personal search four pouches of gold paste were found concealed in concealed inside his slippers . On extraction 246 grams gold valued at Rs.10.33 lakhs and 248 grams valued at Rs.10.41 lakhs were recovered and seized.
In third case one Syed Irfan, 22, of Tiruchirappalli, who arrived from Kuala lumpur by Air Asia Flight AK 13 was intercepted at exit. On personal search two strips of gold paste was recovered which was kept concealed inside inseam of his Jeans. On extraction 199 grams gold valued at Rs.8.35 lakhs was recovered and seized .
In fourth case one Mohamed Tariq Ziyad,23, of Chennai from Kuala lumpur by Batik Airlines Flight ID 6018 was intercepted at exit. Bundles of gold paste found concealed in rectum. On extraction 191 grams of gold valued at Rs.8 lakhs was recovered and seized.
Total in five 1.43 Kg gold valued at Rs. 60 lakhs seized under Customs Act 1962.
Further investigation is in progress., according to a press release issue by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Defence
Lieutenant General CP Mohanty, GOC-in-C Southern Command
Laid wreath on 73rd Army Day and felicitated winners of southern command
Army awareness outreach campaign
Headquarters Southern Command organised a wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, Pune on 15 January 2021 being 73rd “ARMY DAY”. Army Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General  KM Cariappa, OBE, on the 15 January 1948. The theme for the Army Day 2021 is “Indian Army Strong and Capable”. Lieutenant General CP Mohanty, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command laid the wreath and paid homage to all valiant soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice while safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of the Nation.
The Army Commander also conveyed his best wishes to all ranks, veterans, veer naris and their family members on the auspicious occasion and called upon all ranks of Southern Command to rededicate themselves to the task of protecting and safeguarding the motherland from both internal and external adversaries. He said that despite the COVID pandemic the Southern Command was operationally geared up to give a befitting response to misadventures by our adversaries and was prepared to thwart any challenge that comes on its way. He also reassured Southern Command’s commitment towards continued assistance to citizens in times of any calamities or natural disasters.
On the occasion of 73rd Army Day results for the Southern Command Army awareness campaign on the theme “Indian Army a Symbol of Unity in Diversity” which was run by Headquarters Southern Command through Social Media from 19 October 2020 to 10 January 2021 were announced. The competition was organised in four disciplines namely video making, painting, slogan writing and photography. The response was overwhelming with over two lakh entries having been received from within Army as well as civil society.
Out of 52 prizes at the National level, Puneites bagged five individual prizes. Lieutenant General CP Mohanty, GOC-in-C Southern Command gave prizes to the winners. The Army Commander felicitated and congratulated the awardees at the National War Memorial.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari approves Construction, Rehabilitation and Upgradation projects in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has approved Construction of 4 lane Kesinga ROB including land acquisition in lieu of the Level Crossing No RV-172 at Km 176 of NH-201  at Kesinga in Odisha with a budget outlay of Rs 324.09 Crores. In a series of tweets the Minister informed Rehabilitation and upgradation from Km 170+700 to 234+567  to Two Lane with Paved Shoulders of NH 30 in Andhra Pradesh has been approved with budget outlay of Rs 388.70 Crores.
Rehabilitation & upgradation from 2 lane to 2/4 lane with paved shoulder of Mulakalacheruvu to Madanapalle section of NH-42 on EPC mode in Andhra Pradesh has been approved with a budget outlay of Rs 480.10 Crores.
Development of 23 project works of length 600.13 Km under CRIF scheme for FY 2021-22 in the State of Madhya Pradesh has been approved with a budget outlay of Rs 1814.90 Crores.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s interaction with the Indian Community in Athens
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community at Athens Conservatoire, in Athens on 25 August 2023.
In his address, Prime Minister emphasized the unprecedented transformation that India is currently undergoing and the strides being made in various sectors. He lauded the success of the Chandrayaan mission.
Prime Minister highlighted the contribution of the Indian community in Greece in advancing the multi-faceted India-Greece relations and urged them to be a part of India’s growth story.
Ministry of Defence
FIRST SEA SORTIE OF FIFTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE ‘VAGIR’
The fifth submarine of Project 75, Yard 11879, Indian Navy’s Kalvari class commenced her sea trials on 01 Feb 22. The submarine was launched in Nov 2020 from the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited . The submarine would be named Vagir, after commissioning.
Despite the COVID pandemic, MDL has ‘Delivered’ two submarines of the Project – 75 in the year 2021 and the commencement of sea trials of the fifth submarine is a significant milestone.
The submarine will now undergo intense trials of all its systems at sea, including propulsion systems, weapons and sensors. The submarine is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy in the year 2022 after completion of these trials.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Implementation of provisions for GIG and Platform Workers
The Code on Social Security, 2020 is one of the four Labour Codes enacted by the Parliament. “Labour” is in the Concurrent List of the Constitution and under the Labour Codes, rules are required to be framed by the Central Government as well as by the State Governments. As a step towards implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020, the Central Government has pre-published the Code on Social Security  Rules, 2020 and the Code on Social Security   Rules, 2021 for public consultations. As per available information, 21 States/UTs have pre-published draft Rules under the said Code. The Code has not yet come into force.
The provisions relating to gig and platform workers have been introduced for the first time in the Code on Social Security, 2020. The Code envisages social security benefits through formulation of schemes for gig and platform workers and can be implemented through Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation  and Employees’ State Insurance Corporation  which hitherto provides social security benefits to organised sector workers. A Social Security Fund has also been set up under the Code and one of the sources of fund, is contribution from aggregator between 1 to 2% of annual turnover of an aggregator subject to the limit of 5% of the amount paid or payable by an aggregator to such workers.
This information was given by Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State, Ministry of Labour & Employment in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM announces the updated edition of Exam Warriors
Let us all help our youngsters as they appear for their examinations says PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was delighted to announce about the updated edition of Exam Warriors.
He said that the new edition of Exam Warriors has been enriched with valuable inputs from students, parents and teachers.
He also said that substantive new parts have been added that would especially interest the parents and teachers.
"Let us all help our youngsters as they appear for their examinations!", he added.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, "As the exam season begins, I am delighted to share that the updated edition of #ExamWarriors is now available.
The book has new Mantras and a range of interesting activities. The book reaffirms the need to remain stress free before an exam.
How to make exam preparation fun?
Is there anything interesting we can do sitting at home while preparing?
There is a solution to this...an all new #ExamWarriors module on the NaMo App.
It has many interactive activities for students and parents.
The new edition of #ExamWarriors has been enriched with valuable inputs from students, parents and teachers.
Substantive new parts have been added that would especially interest the parents and teachers.
Let us all help our youngsters as they appear for their examinations!"
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to former PM Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.
"Tributes to our former PM Smt. Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary”, the Prime Minister said.
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Cabinet
Reforms in Homoeopathy
Tenure of Central Council of Homoeopathy extended for two years from 18th May,2018
Cabinet approves Homoeopathy Central Council  Bill,2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the draft Homoeopathy Central Council Bill, 2019.
Impact:
The Bill seeks to extend the period for reconstitution of the Central Council from existing period of one year to two years so that the tenure of the Board of Governors may be extended for a further period of one year with effect from 17th May, 2019.
This will help the Central Council of Homoeopathy in exercising the powers and performing the functions of the Council.
Implementation:
The Bill will replace the Homoeopathy central council  Ordinance, 2019 and extend the tenure of Government for another one year.
Background:
The affairs of the Central Homoeopathy Council have been entrusted to a Board of Governors consisting of eminent and qualified Homoeopathy Doctors and eminent administrators. Till such time the council is reconstituted. The tenure has been extended since the council could not be reconstituted within one year due to the non-updation of state registers of Homoeopathy and coincidence of general elections
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Dr. Virendra Kumar to inaugurate the services of CRC- Shillong for skill development, rehabilitation and empowerment of the Persons with Disabilities  on 17 May 2022
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr.Virendra Kumar will inaugurate the services of Composite Regional Centre  for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  at Shillong, Meghalaya on 17 May 2022, tomorrow.
Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Km.Pratima Bhoumik along with Shri Kyrmen Shylla, Minister of Social Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya, ShriVincent H Pala, M.P., Meghalaya, Smt.Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, MLA, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong will be present on the occasion.
Smt. Anjali Bhawra , Secretary, DEPwD, MSJ&E, GOI, Smt.S.B.Marak  Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Govt.of Meghalaya, Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shri Nachiketa Rout, Director, NIEPMD, Chennai, Dr.Roshan Bijlee, Director & Nodal Officer of CRC and other senior officerswill also attend the function.
CRC- Shillong is situated around 10 acres of land given by Govt. of Meghalayaat Monfort Building, Dhankheti, Shillong and functioning under the administrative control of National Institute for Empowerment of Person with Multiple Disabilities , Chennai, under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment , Govt. of India with an aim of creating resources and services required for Persons with Disabilities  in the State of Meghalaya.
The Government of India has set up CRCs in different parts of India, especially in the North Eastern States. The CRC at Shillong is the 20th such institution and has become functional since July 19th 2021.
CRC-Shillong provides the clinical services to Persons with Disabilities  like Special Education, Physiotherapy, Vocational Rehabilitation, Clinical Psychology, Orientation and Mobility training, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Hearing Services, Prosthetic & Orthotic services, Sensory Integration therapy, Guidance & Counseling and community-based rehabilitation services in Meghalaya.
CRC Shillong also provides Aids & Appliances to the Persons with Disabilities  under ADIP Scheme by organizing ADIP assessment and distribution camp.
Apart from providing clinical services, this organization is involved in creating awareness, developing resource materials, conducting outreach programs and implementing schemes of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares interesting repository of mantras and activities on Pariksha Pe Charcha
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an interesting repository of mantras and activities on Pariksha Pe Charcha that will help ease exam stress.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“It is exam season and as our #ExamWarriors are immersed in exam preparations, sharing an interesting repository of Mantras and activities that will help ease exam stress and also help celebrate exams. Have a look…”
Ministry of Defence
India - Australia Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft  Coordinated Operations
A P8I Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft of the Indian Navy have arrived at Darwin, Australia.
The aircraft and its crew would be undertaking an operational turnaround at Darwin. During its stay, the team from the Indian Navy's maritime patrol squadron, Albatross, is scheduled to engage with its counterparts from the 92 Wing of the Royal Australian Air Force. P8 aircraft from both the countries, would be conducting coordinated operations in Anti-Submarine Warfare and surface surveillance, to enhance maritime domain awareness.
In recent times, increased interaction between the two maritime nations, through bilateral and multilateral exercises at sea, has enhanced inter-operability and fostered bridges of friendship. The P8 aircraft, with their demonstrated long reach, have operated jointly during Malabar and AUSINDEX series of exercises, and have a common understanding of operating procedures and information sharing.
The maritime waters between Indonesia and Northern Australia is an area of mutual interest to both countries, being a gateway into the Indian Ocean Region. Both India and Australia share strategic interests, promoting a free and open Indo- Pacific and rules based order in the region.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister is the Man who Thought of Uplifting Artisans who work hard with Hands, Tools and Equipment, remarks Union Power Minister
Kolkata, September 17, 2023
The Government at the Centre provided electricity to every house. There were 2 crore 90 lakh such homes, which were devoid of electricity even after 70 years of India’s independence. The present Government at the Centre provided electricity to those 2 crore 90 lakh houses. The present Government is also in the mission to make tap water reach every household. In fact, the present Government is in an attempt to provide for each and every poor person of the country. And last but not the least; Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is trying to empower every craftsperson of the country, who creates something or other by working hard with their hands, tools and equipment. And for this, he formally launched the PM Vishwakarma Yojana’ today at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi for supporting artisans who keep alive the traditional crafts of India, on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, stated the Union Power Minister Shri R K Singh in Kolkata today. Shri Singh was present in the city today to host a function where renowned artisans of the State were presented PM Vishwakarma certificates in honour of the launch of the scheme by the Prime Minister, which has an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore.
The scheme has identified 18 crafts including carpentry, sculpture, jewellery making, portery, masonry, toy making, hair cutting, laundry services and the like.
Shri Singh said, in the past, these are the persons who used to create farming equipment, make shoes or wash clothes of people. The Prime Minister thought that something should be done for these people, who mostly belong to the OBC category. And the day he chose to come up with a Yojana meant for such people is also an auspicious one as it coincides with Vishwakarma Jayanti, he added. The Minister also spoke about the components of the scheme like skill assessment, basic training and advanced training. He mentioned the incentive regarding providing stipends up to Rs 500 each day, toolkits up to Rs 15,000 and loan assistance amounting to Rs 3,00,000, wherein the beneficiaries can avail the first loan tranche up to Rs. 1,00,000/-  and second loan tranche up to Rs 2,00,000/- , the chargeable interest being 5%. Market linkages will be done by the National Committee for Marketing . He also opined that such a scheme is capable of empowering these people more, and in turn help India to get empowered more. Already, India is the fifth powerful economy in the world now; Shri Singh said and added that by 2028, India may be the third powerful economy in the world.
The Minister at the end said, if nobody is thinking of these sections of people, the Centre is ready to extend its supportive hand.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre declares Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity up to 30th June, 2022
Amendment done in the Schedule of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Decision to smoothen the sale and availability of this item in the market
In a bid to cool down the domestic prices of Soya Meal, Government has notified an Order under the Essential Commodities Act to declare ‘Soya Meal’ as an Essential Commodities up to 30th June, 2022 by amending the Schedule of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Government of India has issued a landmark Order where it has mentioned that in the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, in the Schedule, after serial No. , the following item shall be added, “ Soya Meal”.
The decision would empower the Union Government and all States/UTs to regulate production, distribution etc. of Soya Meal and to smoothen the sale and availability of this item in the market. It will stop unfair market practices and enhance the availability for consumers like Poultry farm and Cattle feed manufacturers.
Special Service and Features
Projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore to be implemented in Kerala; Goal is world-class infrastructure development: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari said that projects worth Rs.3 lakh crore will be implemented in Kerala by the end of 2025. The Minister was addressing the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of 15 National Highway Projects worth Rs 45,536 crore in Thiruvananthapuram. He said that the Centre aims to implement road infrastructure development having international standards in Kerala. Shri Gadkari said that good roads are the biggest strength of the tourism sector. He also said that these projects will help to increase tourism by three times.
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari said that three projects will be included in the industrial corridor. A total of 919 km of the industrial corridor will pass through Kerala in these three projects worth Rs 87,224 crore. Mumbai - Kanyakumari Corridor - Total length - 1619 km. 644 km passes through Kerala, the project cost is Rs 61,060 crore. The total distance of the Kanyakumari - Kochi corridor is 443 km. 166 km passing through Kerala. The project cost for this is Rs 20,000 crore. Bangalore - Malappuram- 323 km, 72 km passing through Kerala, the project cost is Rs 7,134 crore. This corridor will pass through 9 districts of Kerala. It will also include the country's largest six-lane elevated highway. He said that the aim is to complete these three projects before 2024.
Union Minister said that the state should find ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Mr. Nitin Gadkari suggested that the state government should take steps to convert the public transport system to biofuel, electric, green, hydrogen, etc. as soon as possible to reduce pollution as well as the cost of travel.
Compared to the land acquisition in other states, Union Minister pointed out that the costs are relatively high in Kerala. He said that this is the biggest obstacle to road development in Kerala.
The 544 km development projects inaugurated today are being implemented by the National Highways Authority of India . It will also include a six-lane highway from Vadakkanchery to Thrissur and a four-lane elevated highway from Kazhakootam to Technopark.
Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan presided over the event. He called it an important day for the development of infrastructure in the state.
Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan said that these projects show the cooperation of the people of Kerala for the development of the state. He also said that sanctioning of projects in the country and their implementation are going on at the same speed due to the efforts of the Union Government.
Governor Shri Arif Muhammad Khan, State Minister for Public Works and Tourism & Tourism P. A. Mohamed Riyas, State Food and Civil Supplies Minister Shri G.R. Anil, NHAI Regional Officers Shri S K Razaak, Shri BL Meena among others attended the event.
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